The Hunger Games

Some time ago I finally got my hands on The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I've heard good things about this book from roommates, an aunt, and my sister. I wanted a new book to read since I'm all caught up on current series that I'm reading. I finally got the chance to read this since it's finals time and I don't have any to study for.

From the start I like the fluidity of the writing. It's very easy to follow and it makes you want to keep reading. I like that it didn't take me long to want to know what was going on. And when the book ended I was very sad that it did! However, there is another book in the series that is out and I will get my hands on it today. ;)

It begins with a 16 year-old girl named Katniss Everdeen living in a futuristic, post apocalyptic America. The country is split into 12 Districts; formerly 13 but the Capitol that controls them destroyed it to show that they can stomp the rebels. As a reinforcement of the Capitol's power, they have something called the Hunger Games. A boy and girl from each district is chosen randomly go into a battle arena and fight to death. Katniss takes her younger sister's, Prim, place when she is called. As the book goes on it deals with the trials of before, during, and after the Games. She also is confused about her feelings she has about her fellow District 12 tribute, Peeta.

This book was a lot of fun to read. During the fight scenes you are dragged into it and left to wonder how Katniss will pull herself out of this one. And then during the slower moments you were enthralled in Katniss's mind. The way this one ends also wants you to have more. I suggest that you read this book. I'll be getting the second of the trilogy, Catching Fire, today. Then I'll have to wait for August 24th for Mockingjay. ;)